No simple explanation for why adolescents take risks: Study shows weak executive cognitive function not always to blame

Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 01:31 in Psychology & Sociology

Conventional wisdom holds that adolescents are susceptible to drug use and other risk-taking behavior. However, a one-size-fits-all approach to curbing these behaviors likely will be unsuccessful, according to new research.

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